Food, Fun, Friends!

Someone in the universe took pity on me and my ancient phone. Last week(ish), I was invited to a leisurely day of food, drinks, Minx manicures (!!!) and a little bit of tech discussion at Meet at the Apartment, hosted by HTC. Though I admit I was drawn to the event mostly by talk of free Minx manicures (I’m cheap, I know) – it was also pretty exciting to play with their new Droid Incredible. Even more exciting – we got to keep them! It’s no match for my free upgrades and hand me down, crappy phones (note my sarcasm), but it’s alright;) Unfortunately, I don’t have Verizon, I have AT&T. I have a lot of issues with AT&T, but most of my family and friends have it. Does anyone have feedback about Verizon? Specifically, people in NYC?

Aside from being hosted by some really wonderful people, I also ran into a lot of familiar faces. It was reminiscent of a slumber party, complete with cupcakes!

I have found Verizon to be really great in NYC actually – I can't think of a single place I don't get reception back home (I'm in Chicago now). But you might want to ask your neighbors if any have Verizon and if there have been any problems.

Anonymous says: June 7, 20108:17 pm

I have been a long time Verizon customer and I have NO complaints. I recently upgraded to the incredible (about a month ago). BEST PHONE EVER!!! you will not be disappointed.

As for Verizon: I don't have their cell phone service, but their wireless internet service is THE WORST. Their customer service is terrible, and the actual internet service is spotty at best. We once had a problem for a YEAR until they finally decided that maybe I wasn't just calling them for fun and sent us a new modem.

I've had verizon for over 10 years and my parents have had it longer …I don't even think I can understand life without verizon lol …amazing phones great service my only problem is the whole internet with the phone ordeal but I think i'll get over that soon lol ….but seriously I believe they are the best

I'm in the UK so I don't know about Verizon, but I have a HTC Hero and I cannot say enough good things about it, I want to marry it, etc etc. The Android interface is amazing and I'm going to poke my eyes out if I ever have to use a Nokia again.

So basically, if I was you, and even if the phone was on a network administered by a group of farmyard animals (it probably is, actually), I WOULD STILL MARRY THIS PHONE. It's that good.

Where is that bag from, in the photo with the place setting at the table? The fabric is beautiful.

I'm in New Orleans, but I switched to Verizon a couple of years ago, because of a discount through work, after only having AT&T before that. While my boyfriend still has AT&T and the iPhone, which I really want, I've been tempted lately to look closer at the Droid because there are many occasions where I'll have reception with Verizon and he won't even be able to get text messages to go through. So while the iPhone is my shiny reason for sort of wanting to swtich back to AT&T, if there is a phone you know you like with Verizon, I highly recommend their service. (I also switched to them because they are consistently ranked highest in Consumer Reports among the major carriers.)

Not only because I work for VZW…but it is the best service and that phone is AMAZING! You will not be able to put it down. If you switch (and you won't regret it) I predict the phone will become a permenant accessory in all your outfit posts.

Anonymous says: June 7, 201010:34 pm

verizon has awesome coverage in nyc. i have always been the one that has service in basements and in weird places while others have not. i recommend it!

That looks like a lot of fun! Despite indulging in everything else beauty and fashion related I've never ever ever gotten a manicure, and I don't think a weird slap of clear white nailpolish very sloppily applied to my nails by a not-so-nimble handed twelve year old in an underground 'beauty salon' in the Beijing subway station that was offered to me as a promotion that ended up being some kind of scam that my friend and I ran away from counts!

I love your skirt! I think flowy tops with bodycon skirts are the most wonderful combination, especially when there's dusty pink and black and hook and eye closures involved!

Verizon landline communications is completely separate from the Verizon Wireless Company. So did you actually have a completely wireless internet modem through Verizon Wireless? They actually assign a telephone number to your wireless modem because the modem runs off the wireless network. So if you had a problem with that, then you would have a problem with your Incredible.

Since you already have the phone, you can start service with Verizon Wireless with no contract, so you can cancel at any time if you don't like it!

I've had Verizon for over 10 years and have no complaints at all. I'm not in NYC, but in San Francisco I know several people who have iPhones and carry separate phones to actually make phone calls because AT&T is so bad here. A month ago I got a Droid phone (not the incredible, the one with the keyboard), and I love it! If you're going to switch, do it soon, because there are rumors that Verizon will follow AT&T's lead and get rid of unlimited data plans for new customers.

Aww, this is such a simple and chic outfit. I love that high-waisted skirt. And those shoes are very interesting.. I like them a lot. I have been with Verizon since I got my first cell phone, and I love it. I live in Connecticut, and I get service practically anywhere. It is very reliable.

Looks like a really fun event (delicious food)! As for your cell phone question, I'm a Verizon user and have had very good luck with it. They weren't particularly helpful once when it got damaged, but my reception is always better than my friends' who have AT&T or T-Mobile.

I just got a similar skirt and was about to return it. After seeing you wearing yours I might just keep it! 🙂

Anonymous says: June 10, 20109:14 pm

Hi Keiko,I saw in a previous post that you use a Nikon D50. Although it's discontinued, I saw a posting that someone was looking to sell theirs. What price did you get for your camera (if used; if not, what ballpark figure would you say is reasonable?) Thanks a million – and you look absolutely beautiful in that outfit!

Honestly, Verizon ROCKS in NYC! …unfortunately, it got way too costly for hubby and I to both have smartphones on that network. We were Verizon customers for about 10 years. Then we paid to get out of our contract and headed over to Sprint. We got 2 awesome smartphones at monthly price we could live with and the service has been great!

If you can afford it, Verizon is great. However, here on the eastern end of Long Island Sprint kicks butt too!

Looks like a great event BTW!

xo,MJ

leah says: June 13, 20103:59 am

android phones are amazzzing and the incredible is the best out there. for that alone you should switch to verizon! i can't believe you got it for free, i'm so jealous!!